Relationships in business are not about getting along. Yet, so many books we all see in airport bookstores are about how to get along, build trust, be authentic, and build smooth relationships. Our observation after interviewing over 15,000 successful and unsuccessful leaders is that relationships in business are not about getting along, but are about getting results. [Continue »]
Scorecard Hint #1: Put a Number on It
You know Beyonce’s song “Single Ladies?” My favorite lyric is, “If you liked it then you should have put a ring on it.” What in the world does that have to do with hiring talented teams? It reminds me of the #1 most common mistake that leaders make when they begin a process to hire somebody. [Continue »]
Employee Recruiting Bounties: The #1 Best Way to Find A Players
I used to think that working your personal network was the #1 way to find A Players. Today, I think that’s the second best way to find talent. The #1 best way to find A Players is to pay your employees and managers a recruiting bounty. [Continue »]